Newly discovered corn trait may help improve crop drought tolerance
Researchers report some corn plants are genetically predisposed to develop longer, less constricted water-conducting tissues and deeper roots, which helps them deal with drought. That's the conclusion of a team led by Penn State researchers that conducted a study of the plant's xylem tissue, which moves water upward from the roots to the leaves.
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